Senior Tax Analyst
Nordson Corporation · Westlake, OH · 3 wk ago
AccountingFull-time
Job Summary
The Senior Tax Analyst will support both U.S. domestic and international corporate income tax compliance, provision, and planning activities. This role ensures accurate and timely tax filings, effective tax planning strategies, and proper accounting for income taxes under ASC 740. The position collaborates cross-functionally and supports global tax initiatives, including transformation and automation efforts.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and/or review U.S. Federal Consolidated 1120, state and local income tax returns, extensions, estimated payments, and supporting workpapers.
- Aid in quarterly and annual domestic income tax provision under ASC 740, including financial statement disclosures and audit documentation.
- Reconcile tax filings to provisions, support deferred tax balances, and prepare tax account reconciliations.
- Ensure SOX compliance through documentation and timely performance of controls.
- Maintain awareness of legislative developments affecting U.S. federal, state, and local tax laws.
- Support domestic tax audits and respond to tax authority inquiries.
- Manage the completion of the U.S. R&D tax credit study.
International Tax Responsibilities
- Prepare and review international portions of the U.S. consolidated federal return (Forms 5471, 8858, 1118, 8990–8993, etc.), including calculations for E&P, Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, BEAT, FTCs, and Section 163(j).
- Aid in the annual consolidated international tax provision under ASC 740, including disclosures and audit support.
- Analyze intercompany transactions, cash repatriation, foreign tax payments, and restructuring.
- Support global tax planning projects including legal entity simplification, reorganizations, M&A, and cash management.
- Prepare and review worldwide FIN 48 schedules and related disclosures.
- Support global transfer pricing initiatives, including analyzing intercompany transactions for compliance with arm's length standards, preparing transfer pricing documentation, managing local and global compliance requirements, and collaborating with finance and legal teams to ensure alignment with OECD guidelines and local tax regulations.
- Conduct tax research on international tax provisions and document conclusions.
- Maintain awareness of global legislative developments and assess their impact on the company.
Cross-Functional & Strategic Support
- Collaborate with internal teams to implement tax technology tools and process improvements.
- Support tax transformation initiatives including automation and data analytics.
- Maintain compliance calendars and ensure timely filings.
- Document and streamline tax processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution is required.
- CPA and/or Master of Taxation preferred.
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in federal, state and international tax in a Big 4 firm or large publicly traded corporation.
- Strong understanding of ASC 740 and financial reporting.
- Knowledge of internal control documentation requirements for tax processes under Sarbanes-Oxley.
- Proficiency in Excel, OneStream and OneSource (OTP/OIT).
- Strong analytical skills, detail-oriented, and well organized.
- Willingness to learn and apply new concepts quickly.